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[Saba Sports News] According to Motorsport.com, Gabriel Bortoleto is currently in a leading position in the competition for the remaining driver seat at Sauber F1 Team for 2025. This Brazilian driver won the FIA F3 championship in 2023; in this year’s F2 season, he has already achieved two victories and currently ranks second in the standings, just 10.5 points behind leader Isack Hadjar. Sauber’s new Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer Mattia Binotto stated that this is a long-term project; the team needs to weigh whether Nico Hulkenberg’s teammate should be an experienced driver or a young one. In the next two weeks, the team will listen to all potential drivers’ opinions and assess their pros and cons to find the best compromise. In response, some fans mentioned that Bortoleto is a junior driver for McLaren; if Sauber wants to sign this rookie, they need to reach an agreement with McLaren for a buyout, which may be challenging. A more likely option would be a loan.